Tuesday, September 6, 2016

~September To Remember~

Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! Now that we are past Labor Day, I am ready to begin my Fall decorating.
Have you started yet?

This month, I am participating in a fun challenge over on Instagram. It is called the "September to Remember" photo-a-day challenge. Each day has a different theme; and we simply post one photo depicting that theme. The prompts are relatively easy to capture. So, it only takes a couple of minutes to put up a post. Since many of you may not be on Instagram, I decided to share with you here, on the blog, as well. Here's what I've shared so far:

Day 1...The theme was, "Vintage". I shared these demitasse cups that belonged to my grandmother. I found them (again), while reorganizing my china cabinet. They are very delicate, with an iridescent finish. I am now using them for my morning tea.

Day 2...The theme was, "Pattern". I shared a place setting using a mix of patterns and textures. I have always loved the stylings of Charles Faudree and Ralph Lauren, when it comes to mixing patterns. As always, I began with a table cover. This one had plenty of pattern and texture. I layered it with a gold charger, a vintage Williams-Sonoma dinner plate, a heavily embellished plate, and a patterned dessert plate by Tracy Reese. I added a touch of whimsy with a leopard print napkin. The patterns are all so different; but, somehow, they still work together.

Day 4...The theme was, "Food and Drink". On Saturday night, we went out to dinner with two other couples, at Nick and Sam's Steakhouse, in Uptown Dallas. We had an awesome evening! I shared a collage photo of the wine aerator that poured the wine and the illuminated cotton candy, with petit fours and truffles for dessert. The presentations were amazing!

Yesterday, the theme was, "Cozy". I shared a photo of my bestie's foyer table. I think the lighting just sets the mood for a warm and cozy evening in.

Finally, after an intensive search, I located my bins of Fall decor. I took a break from blogging last fall and spent most of my time at our Louisiana house. So, there was not much Fall decorating going on here. I had no idea where I had stored the bins; and when I located them, I no longer cared for the decor for my interior. So, I spread everything out on the floor and created new wreaths and decor for outside.

As the month goes on, I will be back to share some of what I've posted for the week on Instagram, along with my Fall decor.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. If you are on Instagram, I invite you to follow me there, as well. I usually post photos everyday; and many are not seen, here, on the blog.
Hope you're having a great day!
Happy Decorating!!

I am starting tomorrow....inside. Outside will wait a week or so. It is going back to the 90's here this week:( I am OVER the 90's!!! I also bought a few things to make a new Fall wreath. I love, LOVE Fall!!!

Great photos, Shenita! I'm sure you're enjoying the Instagram challenge. I really like the teacups, and I take Southern Lady magazine, too. ;) You made a lovely wreath for fall; I'm going to be making one later this week.

Love every pic Shenita! I especially love your tablescape with the blue plate and San Pellegrino bottle. The blue label picks up the blue from the plate! So lovely. I do love IG. It so easy and so interactive.

Pretty 'September to remember' you shared with us, dear friend. You are a great photographer too!All your Fall décor is amazing and such an inspiration. Very elegant, which I love. I hope in another two weeks I will be able to decorate. Our guest rooms are almost ready too.Have a blessed week Shenita.Thanks for sharing,FABBY

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About Me

Wife. Mother. Lifestyle Blogger. I'm a Southern girl, born and raised in Louisiana, who migrated to Texas, and loves everything about decorating and entertaining. I call my decor style a "gumbo". It's Southern style, with a twist. It's a dash of Tuscan, a splash of French, a pinch of Old World and a hint of Contemporary. I invite you to join me as I share my fabulous finds and lifestyle ideas.